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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a big family (5 siblings). There is a spread of incomes across the 5 siblings however 4 are generally financially fine and one sibling has a much lower income. He and his wife have 2 young kids and are just making ends meet (with lots of family support - family provides childcare, lots of meals etc). So they are the ones most in need at Christmas time yet they are the least able to reciprocate and give. I know they often feel a bit beaten down by always being 'takers' and not givers. It is also hard to not have their gifts seem 'inferior' than most of the gifts as their budget is so much smaller. They are very appreciated of the gifts given and we are very appreciative of what they give but it is always an awkward underlying tension. They don't feel like they can ever 'give back'.

How do others deal with income disparities and gifts / support inequalities?[/quote]

How the heck is one gift "inferior" to another?  Please don't teach such thoughts to your kids.  If they were both given with love, that's all that matters.[/quote]

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